Fishing lure



Jan. 20,' 1953 H, PQKRAS 2,625,767

FISHING LURE Filed May 3l, 1949 f We@ ATTORNEYS.

Patented Jan. 20, 1953 UNITED STATES PATENT ortica FISHING LURE 9 Claims. 1

This invention relates to shing lures and is particularly directed to improvements in lures of the type used when fishing for game iish such as, for example, barracuda, albacore, tuna, bonita, etc. Lures of this type commonly employ a plurality of streamers of "feathers as they are known'in the art, which streamers may be brightly colored to attract the game fish. The streamers ordinarily are attached at one end to a body or plug and extend along the leader or line into the vicinity of the hook. Lures of this type do not simulate the appearance of a small iish but have been used for many years by both commercial fishermen and Sportsmen.

The principal object of my invention is to provide a lure of this type having parts separable in a novel manner so that it may be applied intermediate the ends of the leader or line and without requiring that the hook or any portion of the line or leader be disconnected.

A more particular object is to provide a lure of this type having separable body sections which are engaged about the line through relative motion in a direction longitudinal of the line.

Another object is to provide a lure having such separable body sections which are maintained against longitudinal separation by means of a resilient sleeve which carries the streamers or feathers Another object is to provide such a device wherein the sleeve has a lateral slot extending into a central line-receiving opening so that the sleeve and streamers may be applied laterally to the line.

Another4 object is `to provide a iishing lure having separable sections whereby it may be assembled about" the line and whereby various half to Eddie Epstein,

North Hollywood, Calif.

Application May 31, 1949, Serial No. 96,307

(Cl. i3-42.05)

Referring to the drawings, the plug or body generallyl designated I0 comprises a pair of separable body sections II and I2. These body sections may be substantially duplicates, and each is provided with a lateral rib or tongue I3 which extends into a corresponding socket Iii provided on the other section. The proportions of the tongue I3 and sockets I4 are such that lateral separation of the sections is prevented. Each of the sections is provided with a longitudinally extending central recess, and when the sections are assembled the recesses form a central opening I5 extending longitudinally through the body or plug. This central opening receives a, iishing line or leader I6 to which is attached a conventional fish hook I1.

Means are provided for preventing longitudinal separation of the body sections II and I2, and as shown in the drawings this means includes a tubular sleeve I8 having a central opening I9 and provided with an upstanding rim 26. Annular iiange 2I at the outer end of the rim 2l) is received within an annular groove 22 formed in the body sections II and I2. A depending skirt 23 encircles the upstanding rim 20, the skirt being formed by a bore which in turn is formed by the semi-circular recesses 23a in the body sections II and I2. The sleeve I3 is proy vided with a lateral slot 24 communicating with color combinationsl lof sections may be employed 'f' as desired, and whereby different colored streamers may be applied to the same body portion through a quick connection.

Other objects and advantages will appear hereinafter.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevation partly in section showing a preferred embodiment of my invention.

. Figures 2 and 3 areV perspective views showing vthe duplicate halves of thebody.

Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view taken substantially lon the lines 4 4 as shown in Figure 1. 4

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the sleeve i which carries the streamers.

the central opening I9 so that the sleeve may be applied laterally to the line I6. The presence oi the slot 24 gives the sleeve sufficient resilience to enable the rim 20 and `flange 2| to be sprung or snapped into place within the groove 22 and skirt 23 in the body sections.

A plurality of feathers or streamers 25 may be fixed to the outer peripheryof the sleeve id in any convenient fashion. 'These streamers 2d may be formed of any suitable or desirable material, but I have found that lengths oi brightly colored plastic are admirably ksuited for this purpose. The strips may bepgluedY to the sleeve I8 if desiredor they may each'extend from a continuous length formed integrally therewith, and said continuous length may be aiiixed to the sleeve I8.

It will be observed that the cylindrical portion of the sleeve I 8 forms a continuation of the cylindrical-body, and that'the'iorward end of the body mayf have ya rounded nose "25. When assembled 'the' body sections and sleeve act as a single integral unit. While disassembly of the parts for the purpose of installing a different lure onv the lineor leader It isl normally accomplishedby rst detaching the skirt and then separating the section halves longitudinally, it is possible to install the sections II and I2 on the line through relative lateral movement. This is possible by springing or snapping the tongues IS into the grooves I4. When the sleeve I8 is in position, disassembly of the parts II and l2 is prevented since there is normally no force tending to separate the body sections laterally.

In the event that a large lsh should strike the lure, the streamers 25 may be damaged, and it is often desirable to replace the streamers With- 'out requiring that the plug or body be removed from the line or leader. This can readily be accomplished with the lure shown in the drawings since the sleeve I8 may be withdrawn and replaced, the leader IB passing through the slot 24. The two body sections and sleeve I3 may be formed of the same or different colors and the sectional construction permits a quick change of colored parts when desired. Thus the body sections may be red While the streamers 25 are blue or White. Any desired color combination can readily be effected.

Having fully described rny invention, it is to be understood that I do not lWish to be limited to the details herein set forth, but my invention is of the full scope of the appended claims.

I claim:

l. In a fishing lure adapted to be assembled about a line, the combination of a plurality of body sections, cooperating parts on the sections engageable through relative motion in a direction longitudinally of the line for securing the sections together about the line, and the body sections having semicircular recesses formed in one of their ends which cooperate to define a bore, a groove formed in the side wall of the bore, and a split sleeve having a flange adapted to be laterally expanded into engagement With the walls of the groove to prevent longitudinal separation of the body sections.

2v In a fishing lure adapted to be assembled about a line, the combination of a pair of body sections, cooperating parts on the sections engageable through relative motion in a direction longitudinally of the line for securing the sections together about the line, the Ibody sections having semicircular recesses formed in one of their ends which cooperate to define an annular groove and a bore communicating With said groove, a sleeve having a longitudinal opening to receive the line and a lateral slot to permit lateral application of the sleeve on the line, the sleeve also having an annular flange expanded outwardly into said groove to prevent longitudinal separation of the body sections, the slot permitting deformation of the sleeve for engaging said part in the groove. l

3. In a fishing lure adapted to be assembled about a line, the combination of a pair of body sections, cooperating parts on the sections engageable through relative motion in a direction longitudinally of the line for securing the sections together about the line, the body sections having semicircular recesses formed in one of their ends which cooperate to ydefine a bore, an annular groove forming a continuation of said body sections and a sleeve formed in the side wall of the bore having a longitudinal opening to receive the line and a lateral slot to permit lateral application of the sleeve on the line, a plurality of streamers fixed on the sleeve, the sleeve also having an annular ange which may be detachably inserted in said groove to prevent longitudinal separation of the body sections, the slot permitting deformation of the sleeve for engaging said part in the groove.

4. In a fishing lure adapted to be assembled about a line, the combination of a plurality of body sections, cooperating parts on the sections engageable through relative motion in a direction longitudinally of the line for securing the sections together about the line, the body sections having semicircular recesses formed in one of their ends which cooperate to define a bore, an annular internal groove formed in the side Wall of the bore, a sleeve forming a continuation of the body sections and having a longitudinal opening to receive the line and a lateral slot to permit lateral application of the sleeve on the line, the sleeve also having an annular flange received in said groove to yprevent longitudinal separation of the body sections, the slot permittingdeformation of the sleeve for engaging said lip in the groove.

5. In a fishing lure adapted to be assembled about a line, the combination of a pair of duplicate body sections, each section having a tongue engageable through relative motion in a direction longitudinally of the line with a groove on the other section for securing the sections together about the line, the body sections having semicircular recesses formed in one of their ends which cooperate to define a bore, an annular groove formed in the side wall of the bore, a tubular resilient sleeve forming a continuation of the body sections and having a longitudinal opening to receive the line and 'a lateral slot to permit lateral application of the sleeve'on the line, the sleeve also having an annular flange received in said groove to prevent longitudinal separation of the body sections, a plurality of streamers'flxed to the sleeve, the slot permitting deformation of the sleeve for engaging said part in the groove.

6. In a fishing lure adapted to be assembled about a line, the combination of a pair of duplicate body sections cooperating to form a cylindrical plug with a rounded nose, each section having a tongue engageable through relative motion in a direction longitudinally of the line with a groove on the other section for securing the sections together about the line, the body sections having semicircular recesses formed in one of their ends which cooperate to define an annular internal groove and a bore communicating with said groove, a tubular resilient sleeve forming a cylindrical continuation of the plug and having a longitudinal opening to receive the line and a lateral slot to permit lateral application of the sleeve on the line, the sleeve also having an annular flange received in said groove to prevent longitudinal separation of the body sections, a plurality o'f streamers fixed on the outer periphery of the sleeve, the slot permitting deformation of the sleeve for engaging said lip in the groove.

7. In a shing lure adapted to be mounted upon a line, the combination of a body shaped as a cylindrical plug with a rounded nose and having a central axial opening to receive the line, a bore in said body forming a skirt at the opposite end from the rounded nose, the skirt having an internal annular groove formed in its side Wall, a sleeve forming a ycontinuation of the body and having a` longitudinal opening to receive the line, the sleeve also having a lateral slot to permit lateral application of the sleeve'on the line, and a plurality of streamers Xed to the sleeve, the sleeve having an annular flange received in said groove to prevent separation of the sleeve and body, the slot permitting deformation of the sleeve for engaging said part in the groove.

8. In a, shing lure adapted to be mounted upon a line, the combination of: an elongated body having a central axial opening to receive the line, a bore in said body forming a skirt having an internal annular groove formed n its side Wall, a sleeve forming a continuation of the body and having a longitudinal opening to receive the line, the sleeve also having a lateral slot to permit lateral application of the sleeve on the line, and a plurality of streamers fixed to the sleeve, the sleeve having an annular flange received in said groove to prevent separation of the sleeve and body, the slot permitting deformation of the sleeve for engaging said part in the groove.

9. In a fishing lure adapted to be mounted upon a line, the combination of: an elongated cylindrical body member having a central axial opening to receive the line, the body member having a radially extending annular groove near one end and a bore communicating with said groove, a sleeve member forming a continuation of the body member and having a longitudinal REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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